Tommy Fleetwood finished the Open Championship at Royal Birkdale with a final‑round 68, seven under and three shots behind winner Ryan Fox. The 35‑year‑old began the day five shots back of overnight leader Sam Burns and quickly carved a hole in the lead, birdying three of his first eight holes. A spectacular 75‑foot birdie on the first, followed by gains on the fifth and eighth, raised hopes of an emotional victory.

However, a triplet of bogeys around the turn and a painful ninth‑hole mishap cost him the chase. He finished tied for fourth with world number one Scottie Scheffler, sharing a final round that left him reflecting on a “special week” and a dream still alive. Fleetwood said the crowd’s energy and the “most special week ever” made the experience unforgettable, even as disappointment lingered over the lost chance to lift the Claret Jug.

He looks forward to next year’s Open at the Old Course, St Andrews, and future home‑soil venues like Royal Lytham & St Annes. The Open’s return to England will keep his ambitions close at hand.